Mavado chopped it up with 1515 earlier and spoke on his relationship with Drake and how he signed on to appear in video for “Find Your Love”. “Me and Drake were friends for quite some time now. He ended up coming to Jamaica together with me while I was finishing my album. And he said, ‘Yo, I want to do this in Jamaica.’ The video with me and Drake, it’s a bit different, but trust me, it’s very perfect. I’m […]
Pharrell and the Neptunes are taking hot and fun to another whole new level. Here are some stills from their recently shot video. Picking up some chicks? Hey, I wanna ride too. More under the cut. BBC
Just in time for summer, Glasses and Mack come with it for the first single off their collaborative effort, Money Muzik. Disc lands July 13th.
Tsk, Tsk. The Village Voice reports that Lil Wayne was caught with “unauthorized earphones and charger” in his cell on Rikers Island. Guards later found the Mp3 player it was connected to in another inmates’ unit. It’s unclear how Weezy managed to obtain the items, but they were obviously smuggled in by personnel. Although, I doubt anyone’s boofing an iPod. Previously: Prison Guard Fired For Spying On Lil Wayne
Alicia Keys lifts Blondie’s classic for the soundtrack to Sex And The City 2. Close, but no cigar. Make your ol’ lady happy and catch the film in theaters May 27th. X
[vodpod id=Video.3593313&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%3D1637089%26amp%3Bvid%3D515418%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A515418] For a while now, there have been talks regarding Cory Gunz signing to Cash Money Records. Well, CEO Birdman finally put rumors to rest and confirmed that the young Gunna is down with CMB. Looks like Freeway’s finally got some company. Sermon
In conjunction with Styles P’s forthcoming novel Invincible, The Ghost is set to drop the book’s official soundtrack. Here is the title track featuring Tyler Woods. [Insert golfing joke here]. OS
Erik and Parrish were in Beantown last week at Harpers Ferry and did their one-two thang. At the 2:42 mark, E spits an acapella. Seems as if the duo’s finally back in business. X
[vodpod id=Video.3592564&w=425&h=350&fv=] From Chicago to New York, The Bogus Boys paint the town red with Jimmy in their new video. Don’t Feed Tha Killaz Vol. 3 coming soon. FSD
Looks like Ricky has recommissioned photographer Jonathan Mannion for his new album, Teflon Don. The tandem are currently shooting in Miami. Last year, Mannion shot Rick’s artwork for Rick’s Deeper Than Rap. Bonus: Behind The Scenes of “Super High”. [vodpod id=Video.3592632&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D84705901001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D55275612001%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue]
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.